A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2241650 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2243034 epoch_slot_no: 18234 block_no: 2241545 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-02-25 03:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73daffa88ae982819cf7653de3e956dc175803fc1f395e6a770ae9ad90e44990Block Operator
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